Comparison

TecHome "The Hub" vs TailChat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TecHome "The Hub"

Control various integrated home devices from your tablet or phone. Customize your home's lighting, motors, appliances, and more with scheduling and manual control options.

Highlights
  • RGB & LED lighting control
  • Motor control for various home elements
  • Scheduling automation
  • Appliance and device control
  • Customizable security PIN codes
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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‘The Hub’ home automation app allows users to control a variety of TecHome integrated devices around the home via tablet or mobile phone. ‘The Hub’ can be customised to control almost everything in your home from opening roofs, pool chlorinators, LED/RGB lighting, linear actuators, motors, gates, blinds, shutters, appliances and much more. Features: • RGB & LED lighting control (colour & brightness) • Motor control (opening roofs, gates, windows, blinds, shutters & much more) • Scheduling automation • TH724 & TH892 power point control (appliances, devices & pool chlorinators etc.) • Rename devices • Custom security PIN codes • Bluetooth connectivity • Favourite pre-sets • Enable RF learn modes Supported Devices • TH717: Smart Motor Controller • TH892-BT: Outdoor Remote Power Points • TH724: Smart 240v Appliance Controller • TH772: The Hub Controller Using Bluetooth, these devices are controlled on a one-to-one basis offering the user simplicity and convenience. The user can modify the ON/OFF and run times for each device; including setting regular scheduling and control the device manually from the comfort of your home. A Hub controller (TH772) is available to control many devices in the house without the cost and complexity inherent in many other home automation systems. See our website for more information. We are regularly expanding the range of 3rd party manufacturer’s products which are compatible with our app. If you are interested in a comprehensive list or you are considering making your product compatible, please contact us on info@techome.com.au or visit www.techome.com.au.

About

TailChat

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A server-less secure instant messaging chat app based on the Tailscale or Cylonix mesh network. No server to sign into and all messages are sent directly to the peer. End to end encryption with WireGuard.

Screenshots

TecHome "The Hub"4 screens
TailChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TecHome "The Hub" at 9.0 against TailChat's 15.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
TecHome "The Hub" versus TailChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTecHome "The Hub"TailChat
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTecHome Pty LtdEZBLOCK INC

In-app purchases

None

TecHome "The Hub"

No in-app purchases

None

TailChat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TecHome "The Hub" free?
TecHome "The Hub" is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TailChat free?
TailChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TecHome "The Hub" or TailChat have ads?
Neither TecHome "The Hub" nor TailChat shows ads.

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